Microsoft's HD-DVD player may be the most affordable high-def movie player on the horizon, but CNET is worried about the lack of HDMI.
"As long as the Xbox 360 is without an HDMI output, we can't wholeheartedly recommend its HD-DVD attachment, although we expect it to be mildly popular among Xbox 360 owners who have the cash and the display to take advantage. If you're just looking for an entry point to HD-DVD, the upcoming Toshiba HD-A2 with its HDMI output, an $500 price, and "just a player" simplicity, is probably a better solution..."
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
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Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.
I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
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Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.
I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.
Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.
They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
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Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!
Well Donkey, the only reason you posted this is because it's a short minded article sort trying to get short commings on the table.
But actually there aren't. But you're too blind to see.
MS said, when HDMI cables are nescessary and people want them, they will give them. The output videoport on the 360 is a digital one. No need like PS3 to include special HDMI ports and all those dumb stories about it by Sony. No, just release a HDMI cable. And I think they'll actually do that. Even before the HD-DVD actually comes out or it might even be included in the final retail package of HD-DVD.
MS always got nice things up their sleeve. First, Sony fanboys were shouting about the nr. 1 point to buy a PS3 for. Having 1080p over 720p. Almost no one will use it, but still.
Now 360 will have 1080p in games and movies. Fanboys are searching for something it hasn't got again. Yeah HDMI... Don't search any further. Any time fanboys think they got a new selling point... It's whiped of the planet earth by MS having a brilliant trick to perform. Just wait and see. That HDMI cable will be there before you got a PS3
Wow, Cnet doubts the ability of the player for Microsoft. I didn't think that it could actually display games in 1080p I thought it was 1080i max and only for movies, guess I was wrong.
To predict who will win the format war, all you have to do is look at which format is supported by the adult entertainment industry.
"I hate fanboys."
Here is a link to gamestop about the HDMI cable so it's really not a problem but they cost $99 So if it's necessary go ahead and buy them. It will be available 12/01/06
http://www.gamestop.com/pro...
The simple fact that the drive does not come with HDMI made me realized that M$ is going to come up with an HDMI adapter for the 360. If the HD-DVD drive would come with an HDMI port then this would mean that you couldn't use HDMI to display game (only movies), or M$ would have to come up with an adapter for the 360 while the HD-DVD would have it own port. This in term wouldn't make cense; since you would need 2 HDMI port on your TV to plug both devices(HD-DVD + 360). I do not understand where is the logic on adding hdmi ports for the HD-DVD when an HDMI adapter can be added to the 360 that can serve both the console and the hd-dvd drive. Also, consider the fact that the HD-DVD drive is just a drive; it does not process anything, it simply read the data, so it wouldn't make sense tecnically for data to be sent to the 360 then back to the HDDVD drive and then output to the TV.
So, I'm a bit disapointed about CNet about, "but we're worried about the lack of HDMI.", why would they expect the hd-dvd drive to have HDMI ports? Weird...
ADD-ON:they won't be fully supported.that has been a fact for the last 20 years.
1.hd-dvd add-on does nothing right now for games.
2.has to be upgraded with a patch to support 1080p.
3.you have to buy the thing.spending more money.
4.has no hdmi.but is supposed to be next gen for movies on disc.
5.not supported by most companies that make movies.
6.why buy,when you can buy gears,rs:vegas,mass effect and alan wake?same with ps3.why buy a movie when you can buy a game?